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Lucille Kilkus Obituary

Kilkus, Lucille N. "Lucy" (nee Staisiunas) Age 89. Beloved wife of the late John Charles Kilkus. Devoted mother of John Paul (Diane Deplewski) Kilkus. Loving grandmother of Jenna and Nathan. Dear sister of the late Al Staisiunas. Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Proud doggie grandma to "Harley". Longtime parishioner of Immaculate Conception Parish (Brighton Park), member of Knights of Lithuania Council 36, member of Sisters of St. Casimir Auxiliary and proud alumnus of St. Casimir Academy. Private funeral services. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com, (708) 974 4410.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 8, 2020.

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David Balicki

April 3, 2021

Lucille, you will always be in our thoughts, prayers, stories told around a camp fire, for years to come. Like my second Mom! Love Always, David Balicki

LaVerne Kalupa

April 21, 2020

I want to extend my sincere condolences to Lucille's family. I was so very sorry to hear about her passing. I have many fond memories of Lucille from I.C. Parish and the Brighton Park neighborhood. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Ben Sherpetis

April 20, 2020

Dear Lucille's Family ,
I remember Lucille fondly from Standard Federal Bank where we both worked. We were also neighbors as children many years before that on 44th and Rockwell. Lucille was quite the glamour girl as a teenager wearing a two piece swim suit in her backyard! My sister and I thought she was soooo pretty.

April 8, 2020

Dear John and Family,

Sending our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your mother. I will forever be grateful for your mom opening her home to us and supporting our passion for music. So many memories to cherish. She will live forever in our hearts.

John and Jackie Lazowski

Adolfo RamireZ

April 8, 2020

My dear friend I'm sorry about your lose your like a brother to me I wish I was in Chicago to show my support. I know your mom is in a better place now may God give you strength in these hard times for you and your family. Love you brother. Adolfo ramirez

April 8, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. Lu was such a vibrant woman. She cared about people. That is the greatest memory I have of her. She cared; she listened. When you talked with her, her focus was on you. She is missed and always will be missed and remembered fondly.

Ed/Betty Kilkus

April 8, 2020

Dear John and Diane... when we think about Aunt Lu, we smile... such a kind, fun, vibrant and loving woman! We feel so blessed to have had her in our lives and hearts! I know you are mourning, but still, I congratulate you for having a mother and grandmother in heaven... To God be the Glory!

April 8, 2020

Thinking of the family and wishing them comfort and peace

David and Kim Balicki

April 7, 2020

Miss you Lucille! Between you and Evelyn Ozelis, were like my second moms. So many happy memories! Will always be in our hearts!

David Gaidas and Family

April 8, 2020

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Laima V Grygiel

April 3, 2020

So many memories of dear Lucille, prayers for you and John & your extended families- our deepest sympathy. Laima & Andy Grygiel

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